Chien Francais Tricolore

The Chien Français Tricoloretranslated into English as the French
Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in
France. The breed is used for hunting in packs.

Appearance

The
breed is a typical large French hunting pack hound, with a lean and muscular
body, long legs, elongated head with a noticeable occipital protuberance, long
drop ears, and slightly square flews. Their size is 62 to 72 centimetres (24 to
28 in) at the withers; females are slightly smaller.

The
coat is tricolour, with a wide black mantle, and tan parts are of a bright
colour. A grizzled colour called "louvard" ("wolf-like") is
also seen in the breed. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural
abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. Faults include
fat feet, aggression, or any trace of crossing with English hounds.

History and use

The
Chien Français Tricolore are pack hunting dogs, which means that groups of dogs
are hunted together, always directed by a human, not running about hunting by
themselves. Dogs bred to be pack hunting dogs do not usually make good pets.